Costa Rica is often overlooked as a holiday destination. It’s not clear why this is, it just tends to be an island that people don’t consider when booking a summer holiday away. Wildlife lovers should head here as it’s bursting with fascinating creatures and species. As more and more people become aware of package holidays to Costa Rica they are going to get more expensive, so it might be an idea to get in on the action while it’s still relatively cheap! Also, the island is quite tranquil at the present, and you don’t want to be visiting when there are loads of people about the place.
North western Costa Rica has diverse wildlife and a real treat for travellers going between November and February is to see female leatherback turtles laying their eggs on the beach. For less than ten dollars tourists can book an experienced guide to take them to the best nesting spots to see turtles without disturbing them as they lay their eggs. Other diverse species of wildlife can be seen in the national parks. Rincon de Vieja and Barra Honda are two of the region’s most visited. Rincon de Vieja has some spectacular mountainous terrain around the base of the volcano.
There are lots of birds here too, so it’s great if you fancy a bit of birdwatching while on holiday. There are over 200 species of bird, and you’ll come into contact with these the most if you do some hiking on the island. Travellers should be careful to stay away from any fenced off areas of any places where there are warning signs, no matter how good the photo opportunities are.
Once you have arrived in Costa Rica you’ll find that living costs don’t tend to run very high. Food and drink is cheap and you can go on caving expeditions for around $30USD (which includes the price for hiring equipment).
Booking cheap holiday deals to the Costa Rican capital opens up a vast range of nature spotting opportunities in Valle central for travellers taking a day’s excursion out of the city.
Chris Brown is a travel journalist based in London who writes articles on top hotels, cruises and destinations. For more information on late holiday deals to Costa Rica and other destinations across the world please visit http://www.MyTravel.com
